1868 The complete Practical Distiller

THE COMPLETE PRACTICAL DISTILLER.

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CINNAMON WATER.

Take of cinnamon 1 pound; water, Ij gallon. Steep them together for two days, and then distil off the water till it ceases to run milky.

PEPPERMINT WATER.

Take of peppermint leaves, dry, 1^ pound; water, as much as will prevent the leaves from burning. Draw off by distillation 1 gallon.

DAMASK-ROSE WATER.

Take of damask-roses, fresh gathered, 6 pounds ; wa- ter, sufficient to prevent the roses from burning. Distil off 1 gallon of the water.

ORANGE-FLOWER WATER.

Take 2 pounds of orange-flowers, and 24 quarts of water. Draw over 3 pints.